Junior Buyer

SUMWON STUDIOS; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion brand group in Dubai seeks a Junior Buyer to support the buying team in product development and trading analytics. This role involves data-driven analysis, sample coordination, and market research. Ideal candidates have experience in merchandising or related roles and proficiency in data analysis tools. A proactive attitude and strong organizational skills are essential. Enjoy benefits like annual leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

25 working days annual leave

30% employee discount on all brands

Learning and development opportunities

Company social events

Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability to interpret sales data and support commercial decisions.
• Detail-oriented mindset with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience in merchandising, product development, or buying assistance, ideally in fashion.

Responsibilities

• Assist in trading and product analysis to improve product throughput.
• Support sample coordination and day-to-day communications with partners.
• Contribute to maintaining critical path schedules and prepare reports.

Skills

Analytical ability

Detail-oriented mindset

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Experience in merchandising or related roles

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Junior Buyer

Location: Dubai

Company Overview

SUMWON STUDIOS is a fashion brand group, with an innovative and creative approach to developing & designing direct-to-consumer fashion brands for a diverse global customer base.

The current brands we run are MISSGUIDED, SUMWON, AiiRZ and KiZN.

Our team of talented designers, trend forecasters, and industry experts collaborate seamlessly to bring our vision to life.

We leverage our expertise in market research, consumer insights, and design excellence to create brands that resonate with consumers. We are proud to have forged a strategic and exclusive relationship with one of the largest fashion retailers in the world. This partnership enables us to expand our reach and distribute our brands to a global audience of over 150 million customers. Where others perceive limits, we perceive opportunities.

We're building our team - ready to challenge everything and embrace bold, new-age thinking. We honour and celebrate individuality, building an international space where everyone can feel inspired and thrive.

About the Role

As a Junior Buyer at SUMWON STUDIOS, you’ll assist the buying team in supporting key stages of product development, trading analytics, and commercial planning—with mentoring from senior members of the team. This is an excellent opportunity if you’re emerging in your career with a passion for fashion and data.

What You’ll Do

1. Trading & Product Analysis

• Monitor sales patterns and support with Trading Move On’s to improve product throughput under guidance.
• Assist managing product recolours to maintain strong commercial appeal and quick turnaround.
• Support data-driven category or collection planning by gathering insights and helping prepare range recommendations.

2. Product Development & Operations

• Assist with sample coordination: tracking approvals, timelines, and internal follow‑ups.
• Help maintain familiarity with core fabrics and materials, ensuring consistency in selection.
• Facilitate day-to-day communications with partners (e.g. Shein), relaying queries and ensuring direction alignment.
• Provide support for CAD reviews, trade reactions, and other ad‑hoc product tasks.

3. Process & Calendar Management

• Contribute to maintaining critical path schedules and help flag potential delays.
• Support scheduling of meetings and diary coordination to keep workflows efficient.
• Help prepare presentations and reports to support decision-making.

4. Market Awareness & Competitive Insight

• Conduct competitive shopping and market research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Share findings with the team to inform product strategy decisions.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong analytical ability to spot trends, interpret sales data, and support commercial decisions.
• Detail-oriented mindset with excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Some experience in merchandising, product development, buying assistance, or related roles—ideally in fashion or retail, even as an intern or assistant.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; comfort using data analysis tools or PLM systems.
• A proactive, solution-oriented attitude with clear and confident communication skills.

What we'll bring

• 25 working days of annual leave, going up to 30 working days after 1 year
• 30% employee discount on all SUMWON STUDIOS brands (SUMWON, Missguided, AiiRZ)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Company social events
• The coolest colleagues you can find

Why Join Us?

• SUMWON STUDIOS is redefining fast fashion with a forward-thinking approach. Join a creative, ambitious team, and help us build a brand that resonates.